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Two key players return for Sale Sharks' Champions Cup quarter-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sale Sharks have been boosted by two returning stars ahead of their trip to Paris where they face Racing 92 in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup (Kick-Off 3pm BST – Live on BT Sport,...

The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring.   French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...

CONFIRMED: Prendergast To Join Munster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Mike Prendergast will join the province as Attack Coach on a three-year contract ahead of the 2022/23 season.   The former Munster player will...

Camille Chat's long-term deal is one of 14 new re-signings confirmed by Racing 92

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 92 has confirmed a host of re-signings ahead of next season.   The Top 14 club are still in the running for a domestic playoff place and face the Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup quarter-finals...

French clubs battling on two fronts as Top 14 race heats up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six French clubs are in action across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend but none have secured a playoff spot in the Top 14.   In the most competitive season since...

11 Facts ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-finals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Champions Cup quarter-finals kick off this weekend with Munster hosting Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in the opening game on Saturday.   The all-French clash between La Rochelle and Montpellier...

Biarritz relegated, Toulouse claim narrow win over La Rochelle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday's Top 14 action saw Biarritz's relegation sealed after 48-13 loss to Castres.   Having secured promotion to the TOP14 through the promotion-relegation playoff last season, Biarritz...

Ngani Laumape ruled out for 6 weeks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Français have reportedly suffered a blow with centre Ngani Laumape ruled out for the rest of the season thanks to a calf tear.     According to Midi Olympique, the 29-year old All...